Job description

Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Department: Central Accessioning
Location: Bakersfield
Shift: Monday-Friday 10:00am – 6:30pm
Full-Time / Part-Time: Full-Time
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Central Accessioning Manager

Yosemite Pathology is a private independent pathologist owned and operated surgical pathology and cytology laboratory based in Modesto, CA. YP provides comprehensive state of the art, reliable, and accurate diagnostic services to its physicians and major area hospitals in the Alameda, Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Kern, Mariposa,
Merced, San Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties.

YP offers a full spectrum of tissue pathology, cytology, and histology services, including examination of gynecologic specimens, body fluids and fine needle aspiration specimens. We also offer an extensive array of special stains and immunohistochemistry to assist in the management of oncologic and non-oncologic diseases. The laboratory is supported by highly qualified Histotechnologist,
Cytotechnologist, Technicians and office staff who offer excellent service.

Summary/Objective
The position of Laboratory Technician will perform setup of the various stations for the lab; accessions and/or processes the collection of specimens from various hospital and out-patient locations as necessary; maintains organized testing stations; distributes specimens and/or reports to other labs and clients; assists with specimen processing and slide preparation.

Essential Functions

• Basic knowledge of biology and medical terminology
• Knowledge of handling chemicals and biohazardous materials
• skill in communication and collaborating both orally and in writing
• Skill in effectively working with all levels of the organization
• Ability to effectively problem solve issues
• Ability to work independently or in small or large groups
• Ability to maintain necessary level of confidentiality to protect patient privacy and proprietary information
• General knowledge of good laboratory practices and asceptic technique.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 1-2 years of laboratory experience
• High School Diploma Required
• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong communication skills, verbally and written
• Laboratory Information System experience a plus

Key Skills Needed

• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Time management with the ability to multitask
• Experience working with lab equipment

Work Environment
This position operates in a laboratory environment and involves frequent standing and exposure to hazardous chemicals and biohazardous materials.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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